Daniel Johnston - December Blues

[@gabe6435]

At The Time This Was Posted, Daniel Passed Away. This Artist will Remain forever in our hearts. Rest In Peace, Daniel Dale Johnston.

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

That's a lie. He died 9/11 in the year 2019 vs. Aug 23, 2017.

[@gabe6435]

@@incumbentvinyl9291 yea thats when i posted the comment, wasnt talking about the video itself

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

@@gabe6435 Well that's what you said.

[@gabe6435]

@@incumbentvinyl9291 don't see the point in trying to argue with me, i said "at the time this was posted" referring to the time i posted the comment, not referring to the video itself. hope this helps

[@incumbentvinyl9291]

@@gabe6435 Your abysmal English language skills seem to be the problem here. Educate yourself concerning past tense, present tense and future tense. There is no argument to be had here, as you're factually wrong.

[@nicolewilliams3144]

I wish I could live in a world where I could play this out loud and ppl would appreciate it

[@georgharveyoswald5982]

U do. Just gotta find the right crowd.

[@patrickcullen5598]

Can't think of a single (wonderful) friend who would understand what I feel listening to Daniel

[@benjamincera1806]

You can come and chill with us REAL anytime

[@sjogro]

Here with u 🎉

[@3_1st_namez6]

You could definitely play this at the party💖

[@auntiewarhol6414]

Dan was such a beauty in his day. Wow, very handsome!

[@Lymbe06]

Yep.

[@benjamincera1806]

He’s still a beautyTODAY!! Yeah yah 🎸

[@ИванПетров-щ1я1в]

Radio and Tv will never accept this. That is because we love this song. Thanks Daniel J. You give us fear and trembling. Greetings from Russia and OrsaMaggiore

[@badlydrawnfrog]

37 years old. Luckily, at the time we had ACTV, Austin TX public access TV. We got away with So.o.o. much. Crazy, wild times.

[@SolvingOurKreation956]

It’s like a nostalgia I never lived..

[@sirslice7531]

Daniel the genius... your art will live on! Your life was a like a picnic in a mine field but you kept your boots on and continued walking. You ARE a shining light for so many of us! May you Rest In Peace.

[@chrish12345]

very valuable footage, cheers

[@Goomer]

I never knew these DJ music videos existed til his passing.

[@truthometer464]

Me either. I shot the album cover for the Rhythm Rats and Daniel did the artwork. "Equipment Check".

[@triplesevensix291]

Its so funny that those goons in the background make Dan look normal by comparison! Haaa! Too much man! ;)

[@Swipey900]

Sounds like the right squad

[@johnmckenna6203]

They were having so much fun, so nice to see.

[@bennyhillschineseblokechar3689]

Another time another world!

[@EllieLindhorst]

You're still alive in my heart, man. I never got a chance to tell you how much your music meant to me.

[@EllieLindhorst]

@@k.q.594 dang

[@alicasoto4497]

hay sorry, im a little late to reply.

[@fullchicken4469]

See you on the other side, Danny.

[@jellyonthepancake4630]

:,)

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

This guy was the genuine real deal.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Actually....This was a satirical sendup of the tired Austin white boy blues scene. Blues peaked in the late 70's and by the mid 80's was eclipsed by punk and 'alternative' music. This video makes a point of being dull and plodding : Zombie music. The Rhythm Rats, while being well versed in blues, rock, country, etc., were also given to the kind of low rent humor employed here.

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

@@badlydrawnfrog This particular song/vid sure. Daniel was the real deal with his songwriting approach. It's who he was. He had a quality that couldn't be formulated in the Music industry. And was rare. Flaming Lips tried to capture that innocent child like quality to some extent. It was premeditated , and had a different outcome.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

@@Heaven-dy9lj Yes. What's funny is the term 'songwriter'. Daniel talked about "having a song", the way people talk about having a laugh or a cry. He just had them. The writing was just follow up.

[@Heaven-dy9lj]

@@badlydrawnfrog : )

[@mcpeko]

Oh. My. God. This does not comply with what I could imagine existing. Incredible! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Star_Charge]

It's that time of the year again. Miss you lots Daniel.

[@gbsreborn1733]

PERFECTION

[@SolvingOurKreation]

This is just what I needed.. good blues, and great footage of the great Daniel Johnston.

[@astronomerblankman]

This is important.

[@truthometer464]

Fantastic. All four my friends from daze gone by.

[@berylgreen1973]

Best white boy blues ever.

[@TheFreakingpanda]

we lost a hero today

[@aquaflow1264]

Amazing

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Went to Austin 2 weeks ago, toured the DJ sites, including the tracks. His old apartment is still there - remodeled, but there. Hard to believe it wasn't torn down.

[@secretdoor6093]

Estoy enamorada de Daniel.

[@johnbranson3298]

He shouldn't have left us so fuvhing young. "Music in our hearts" I miss him. Never gonna stop missing him.

[@valfareinwindir]

He had so much talent.

[@kenosh369]

Su voz es dulce como de un niñito pequeño, inocente.

[@nautilusmagellan7263]

Wow I thought I'd seen all his stuff. What a legend.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Keep going! Don't stop!

[@Melophile74]

Such a great song

[@virgiliolenguamartinez8620]

IT IS INCREDIBLE WHAT SYMPATHY CONTRIBUTES TO THE MUSICAL GENRE

[@Jo-ph9zo]

A beautiful soul 🌹 Rest easy Danny boy

[@urgadurga]

thank you so much for posting the videos youve uploaded! seriously, i havent seen them anywhere else, and i, and many people here really appreciate you. thank you!

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Good! It has been awhile, but there is a new one on Daniel's KZbin channel since last November."The Ghost of Daniel Johnston w/Casper". Unusual and spooky stuff. Hopefully more soon.

[@cone3946]

para mi es arte abstracto aunque no se bien. lo que generó este Chabón tiene algo que no se puede describir con palabras

[@excaliburhead]

Band: Hey Daniel, what's our role in the video? Daniel: Just act like a bunch of idiots the whole time Band: We're on it!

[@rosros4200]

hahaha :'D

[@joemcbee]

There used to be a more innocent time where people were less concerned with looking cool. It looks like they had a lot of fun making this video.

[@excaliburhead]

DANGEROUS PERSON I know. I loved it

[@charleskneeler1502]

My dad, Rusty, and Lou were jokers for sure lol

[@johnnycolt3071]

Check out artist Samuel Blues. Similar to Daniel, also recording at home.

[@ajricherson1099]

Dude, thank you so much! I remember listening to Samuel a while ago, but I couldn't remember his name. Thanks for the reminder 😀

[@johnnycolt3071]

Welcome :D

[@sumirpprimus]

Looks like mopac highway in austin I drive it everyday Still sucks Love ya Danny awesome video Nice jacket

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Enfield and Mopac, yep.

[@sumirpprimus]

@@badlydrawnfrog Enfield I knew it Looks about the same I honked at that train last night Im going to make a plaque for that site Lol Not sure how get got there Do you know Daniel ?

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Yes. These are my videos @@sumirpprimus. This was the first day I met him. I lived across the street at 2101 Enfield, I think.

[@sumirpprimus]

@@badlydrawnfrog Awesome I know the man also. How much for any of your original stuff super cool video

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Strange. I've had two suggestions of persons wanting to obtain the originals this week. I've been trying to make as many available for free. There will eventually be several more, and some is in the movie. When the nukes go off it will all melt anyway.

[@SolvingOurKreation956]

He didn’t deserve his fate.. the stories about him are unreal, but he loved it. RIP Johnston.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Enjoy your youth and cherish your health.

[@tarsiseascriaturas6779]

Janeiro blues

[@kathrynrocha9948]

he sounds like gordon gano of the violent femmes

[@morganphlegar]

Kathryn Rocha wow, never thought of it that way

[@AkaneBernalOw]

🤔 hmm

[@chrisleyba6996]

Awesome!!

[@jessicaamber6623]

Love this!

[@abraxaseyes87]

This sounds soo 90s Austin

[@triplesevensix291]

Play me the blues Dan you fucking nut! In the words of Laurie....we love you Danny. Godspeed mate from downtown Liverpool U.K. Home to a lil known beat combo you may have heard about? Lol. Go gettem kiddo. ;) R.I.P. RIP it the fuck up lad! Tom.

[@osawero2293]

Just finding out this! Thanks for uploading it

[@picklefortheknowingones]

he looks so much like an old friend of mine...

[@Benjabola]

This is pretty good. I didn't know he did this stuff.

[@witty-M]

If I ever make a song and want to make a music video.. This is what i want. 🙈😝❤️

[@badlydrawnfrog]

He showed up with a cartoon story board, every shot planned out. There you go!

[@leland-bobpalmer4274]

Townes Van Zandt would approve

[@alicasoto4497]

johnston was a big fan townes.

[@oofington223]

AMAZING

[@josephkraemer8278]

Hey everybody, I’ve been lookin for some of Daniels home movies and footage of/by him that I haven’t seen yet. Is there footage you can think of that might not resurface with these ones here? I’m a huge fan of Daniel’s work. Does anyone have the tape of him running into the flock ducks? He described it as a religious experience for him and he’s drawn it. I forget where I heard him reference it. What of those trash bags of tapes in Danny’s garage? Is any of it worth looking into to you? What record is the real scrambled eggs? Does Daniel have any beatlesque favorites? This dude is soooo cool.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

try Jeff Feuerzeig. He had all the old film stuff for the documentary.

[@truthometer464]

I shot the album cover for the Rhythm Rats and Daniel did the artwork. You can find it it's a rare find the name of the album is "Equipment Check". All these guys were my friends.

[@jophielnicholls276]

so good

[@sleeplate3584]

Look at how little traffic there was on MoPac! Cars are MOVING!

[@badlydrawnfrog]

So it's worse now? What happened to all those plans, high speed rail and all that? I lived up on the hill above there and got some beautiful footage of the trains going by. That was a weekday, about 11 AM. First time I met DJ in person.

[@sleeplate3584]

@@badlydrawnfrog I left Austin almost 20 years ago, friends have all moved to more affordable suburbs. I'm in Chicago. Every tome I go back it's more congested, can't figure out who's living in all the condos. They've got light rail and have built a bunch of toll roads. Met Danial when he sat in on some improv workshops at the Comedy Workshop on Lavaca, mid 80's. It sparked his interest for a few weeks. Moved to Austin in 78 - MoPac wasn't even finished. Thru the 80's you could whip down it except at rush hours, which weren't much of anything.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

@@sleeplate3584 Funny you mention Comedy Workshop. DJ really was a latent comic, loved Jerry Lewis. If his '95 MTV appearance hadn't dazzled his crowd, he would likely have spun it into a successful comedy act. "Guy in a McDonald's uniform walks into a bar ...with a guitar..."

[@aaronmiramon]

cheers

[@stax3000]

Xmas december blues 😢😢😢

[@zuul902]

R. I. P. Daniel 😥

[@radtod]

In this video Daniel plays the sane one :) rip DJ

[@ProfBoggs]

For some reason, this reminds me of The Dead Milkmen but from a different timeline. I think it is the vocals.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

I believe they were fans as well.

[@dustinzuckerman6251]

Um ... Wow.

[@tomasmuscionico8882]

R.I.P dear Friend !

[@pookiemcdingding5073]

Epic

[@goldenhog]

seems like it was a fun time for danny....

[@cattathat]

R.I.P ⭐

[@EyeMixMusic]

Musically, this old school blues doesn't suit Daniel at all, but the video is just brilliant. "Go walk along the tracks, we'll clown around behind you." On paper that's nothing, but on camera they make it something. It's wonderful that this footage has survived.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Absolutely right about the song. At the time white boy blues bands were pretty played out in Austin and Daniel was spoofing those lazy dirges. This was the first time I met him and I normally worked w/ live music. I told him they had to be prepared because I didn't like half baked hippie pipe dreams. He showed up with a spiral notebook with every shot story boarded and the neighborhood scouted for locations. Then he came to the edit session in his McDonald's uniform and supervised every cut. The titles were written on McDonald's place mats.

[@EyeMixMusic]

@@badlydrawnfrog I didn't realise you were actually involved in the making of this video. That's amazing, thanks for sharing 🙂

[@phillipph9882]

i tended to think daniel was never really suited

[@comesect]

​@@badlydrawnfrog that's some great info, other day I was reading a "disgruntled musician" comment stating he never did anything lol gracious. Thanks a ton for the uploads.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

@@comesect I am only recently coming to understand the immensity of what he was up to HIS WHOLE LIFE. I was w/ him a short, short while. If the world keeps turning it will all come out. Meantime, check out "Get Yellow" on his KZbin.

[@jaguarsharkman]

Goodbye, we'll miss you.

[@bugglemagnum6213]

holy cow

[@fireandblood9308]

Mi hermano jhos es un gruñón

[@enoraguezennec7739]

Hello, I love this song so much but I'm french and I don't understand everything, can someons have the courage to write me the lyrics (i don't find it on the internet), thank youuuuu

[@boredjason8748]

I could give them to you in English if you're just struggling to hear but idk any French sorry

[@enoraguezennec7739]

Oh yes if it's possible to send me the lyrics in english it's will be adorable, it's just that i have difficulties to underdtand with the instrumental (2y later... 😂)

[@BathSaltsMex]

How did I not know about this? Wtf

[@badlydrawnfrog]

The EP was only released in Europe in the early 90's. The videos as well, although they did get some Austin cable play in the later 80's.

[@BathSaltsMex]

@@badlydrawnfrog that's really interesting

[@leland-bobpalmer4274]

Were they imitating Jesco White's dancing? I feel Townes van Zandt would approve of this song

[@RockOfGreece]

Go away Leland you scare me

[@tomfrascina5846]

Sounds very Lightnin' Hopkins, big influence on Townes's blues tracks so I think you're probably right

[@PrimitiveInTheExtreme]

🎶👾🎶

[@cattathat]

❤

[@lucianofigueiredo4877]

Ele era esquizofrênico igual eu 👀👂💔

[@ahuman6284]

Como se sente sê-lo?

[@ahuman6284]

Acho que ele era bipolar

[@lucianofigueiredo4877]

As vezes e ruin

[@tarsiseascriaturas6779]

Todos nós somos....

[@lucianofigueiredo4877]

@@tarsiseascriaturas6779 vdd

[@2bin]

Looks like a happier time despite title of the song.

[@fleurpvnk108]

Where did you find this?

[@badlydrawnfrog]

In my closet. This was the first video I did with Daniel. It was shown in Austin in 1986 and after. I digitally updated them recently and Daniel said 'OK'. There.

[@mscmigliorero]

your videos are awesome, thanks for sharing

[@staceybarlow767]

I love Daniel Johnston! Amazing video!

[@indian23hhs]

badlydrawnfrog Simple editing will always stand strong! Sweet intro That jacket and haircut makes Daniel look like a cooler version of Dylan. I’m sure you have some cool stories!!!

[@devinkhoury4490]

man i kinda look like this guy

[@videobeez]

Rock the Mopac

[@stevemann2682]

if the fish could waltz then they'd waltz like this

[@tarsiseascriaturas6779]

Neal Cassady ...

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Now THAT is a first! I'm afraid you're gonna' keep me up at night.

[@justmadeit2]

This is good. I'm guessing early/mid 80s?

[@badlydrawnfrog]

1986, early in the new year.

[@jennydeaf9O9]

Danny ever say anything about Syd Barrett?

[@badlydrawnfrog]

No. Jerry Lewis, Jack LaLane, Ringo....

[@LaxicaViruta]

:3

[@tute-dc7mt]

Soy yo o me parece que en el minuto 1:22 pasa algo corriendo por detrás 😐🤔alguien que me diga que es eso..

[@aaronbrewer1831]

Daniel looks like the smart one in this video.

[@coldshakey]

why wouldn't he? he was a genius

[@binkyjenkinsnut7336]

1:01 idubbbz dance xD

[@ignaciojosenaranjodi]

I need the lyric of this song S:

[@badlydrawnfrog]

See above reply to Sophia Lopez. I guess I never really listened that close!

[@RavnerRavner]

madcap laughs?

[@ayychuchi]

it's hard not to compare him to Syd

[@sydbarrett5]

Yeah this wouldn't be out of place with Madcap. I love that record.

[@alicasoto4497]

well Syd was above everybody.

[@whiteflange]

He looks a bit like Sam Rockwell in this video

[@badlydrawnfrog]

I looked up Rockwell and I get it. With the potential of CGI actors, he could go back and play Daniel then!

[@CherokeeWill]

damn Dad, u look goofy as hell in this video.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Lil' Will! I remember when you were just a bump on yer' momma's belly. In fact, if you find "The Stinker" videos you can see yourself in your in your first prenatal TV appearance.

[@TexasForager]

Your dad was in the Rythm Rats?

[@SofiaLopez-il2vl]

hi, somebody got the lyric?thanks

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Daniel Johnston and The Rhythm Rats in: December Blues Don''t leave me lonely on a cold afternoon (repeat) Don't leave me Honey all alone...with the Blues

[@badlydrawnfrog]

I guess that that romance was a trick I couldn't end...(repeat) I left you staring, standing, in your pen

[@badlydrawnfrog]

They say time heals but the present ...only rests (repeat) I thought it was alright, then everything did a flip

[@badlydrawnfrog]

You are a woman and a sweet Honey Child (repeat) But your number I will never again dial. (remember dial phones?)

[@badlydrawnfrog]

I lost my heart, I lost my mind, i lost my soul; (repeat) But I took my worries and buried 'em...in a hole.

[@shruggzdastr8-facedclown]

Daniel was a real shining star in a world of fake dull stars

[@nikianna4016]

" there Is a star in e everyone" -daniel

[@dave0688]

when was it ?

[@badlydrawnfrog]

very early 1986

[@spencerbrady6791]

not far from neil

[@idkbroidkasdf]

"you guys hang out in the background and dance like idiots"

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Yeah, pretty much. Daniel was a thorough and decisive director. He had a hand drawn cartoon storyboard, every shot was planned, and the locations scouted in advance. He watched every shot in the viewfinder before proceeding to the next scene, and was present throughout the editing process....dressed in his McDonald's uniform.

[@idkbroidkasdf]

rofl believe i know he is a creative genius. he's bob dylan and shakespare and bukowski. he's the 5th beetle @@badlydrawnfrog

[@badlydrawnfrog]

And, he could be like Hitler as well. I swear there were times he would tell me to use a shot that seemed like a very poor choice, and I knew he was watching to see if I would loyally obey his orders. I passed the test.....@@idkbroidkasdf

[@idkbroidkasdf]

oh i love that you knew him. DJ is honestly a hero of mine. once a long time ago casper the friendly ghost came to me in a dream and told me everything is going to be all right. I'm an IRL poet and wrote a poem about it in my chapbook at the time and a decade later i've come to believe that was DJ due to some synchronistic things that are hard to explain. anyway i wish him all the best wherever he is, probably at carnavals, etc :) i really love him @@badlydrawnfrog

[@theheartofablackbird2109]

Definitely not one of his best songs. But the video is cool

[@mikeswick6473]

Sounds horrible

[@badlydrawnfrog]

Is.

[@MrMartindane]

Too bad with those 3 guys goofing in the back. No need.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

His song, his storyboard, his location scouting, his choice of band. And a long time ago in a world far far away.

[@patcourtenay558]

@@badlydrawnfrog Yes, demons haunting him, harassing his every step, and in the end he digs his own grave to escape them.

[@badlydrawnfrog]

@@patcourtenay558 Still, there is some question as to whether he was consciously aware of the theme. Great summation though!